"Praying for peace and comfort for your family. He was a good man and know he will be missed. Love you all. "
In loving memory of
Herman Roland "Bumper" Edwards
September 25, 1940 - March 5, 2018
Herman Roland "Bumper" Edwards, age 77 of Huntland, passed away on March 5, 2018 at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Winchester Springs on September 25, 1940 to the late Tom Riley and Hattie Mae (Scott) Edwards. For thirty-eight years, Roland served his community through law enforcement. He was at first Constable of Winchester Springs before becoming an officer for the City of Huntland, where he eventually became Chief of Police. In 1976, Roland started work for the Franklin County Sherriff's Department, later working part-time for Decherd and Cowan. He was a member of Huntland Methodist Church and enjoyed going to the Smoky Mountains. Roland loved to tell stories, and his family will remember him as being loving, caring, and as their protector. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Riley Franklin Edwards. Roland is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Yvonne Edwards of Huntland; son, Herman Ray Edwards of Huntland; daughters, Vicki (Terry Vaughn) Russell and Christie (Jonathan) Beiler, both of Huntland; grandchildren, Steven Edwards, Amber Sullivan, Veronica Russell, Brent Beiler, Brandon Beiler, and Beth Beiler; great-grandchildren, Jayci Sullivan; sister, Eloise Elliot of Winchester Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Sunday at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, March 12, 2018 with Rev. Ross Peterson and Rev. Chris Haynes officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery with members of the Franklin County Sheriff's Department serving as pallbearers. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.
Tributes
"Sorry for your loss Roland was a good man he will be missed by all who knew him always so friendly and very Polite RIP Roland "
"Deputy Edwards was a great policeman!! When I was a kid he caught us down at the lake having a bit of dangerous fun jumping off the old bridge and he gave us all a good talking to and well needless to say us boys minded him. I always had a lot of respect for Mr. Edwards, when I graduated from the USAF Police Academy I made sure he got to see me in my uniform and he told me how sharp I looked and gave me the best advice every- "When you wear a badge always be good to folks and listen to what they have to say before you pass judgment." "
"Roland was such a good person to work with.He was a good officer and a fair one. Prayers for all the family"
"Another good friend has gone home. He will definitely be missed. But OUR loss is HEAVEN'S gain. Praying for the family that God will comfort you in this time of grief. HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT."
"May God bless you and all of your family. Paul & Margaret Henshaw "